Healthcare Security Officer
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Job overview
Please note: Previous applicants need not apply.
Do you have experience or qualifications in Security or Healthcare? Are you looking for opportunities to develop your skills further? Join the UHL Healthcare Security Team today to make a difference and grow with us!"
The University Hospitals of Leicester are recruiting Full time Healthcare Security officers to join the busy team based at the University Hospitals of Leicester.
If you enjoy working with people, have a healthcare background, and wish to make a difference at UHL, please consider a role in the healthcare security officer sector. We are seeking security officers with a caring nature, capable of managing altered behaviors and de-escalating agitated individuals.
The hours of work are 12 hour shift patterns days and nights, you will be required to work across the 3 sites, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital. Full training will be provided.
The post holder will be part of a 10 person team at the LRI and 3 person team at the GGH & LGH that provides 24 hour security cover, providing a high profile visible service, giving effective protection to the patient, visitors, and staff. The service protects University Hospitals of Leicester property against theft, and vandalism, and secures all buildings within the site.
We welcome applications from experienced security officers and the healthcare sector.
Main duties of the job
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder will be part of a team that provides 24 hour security cover, providing a high profile visible service, giving effective protection to the patient, visitors, and staff. The service protects UHL property against theft, and vandalism, and secures all buildings within the site.
The post holder is responsible for recording all security incidents and completing all appropriate documentation by means of computer and/or written paper work.
Patient/Customer Service
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that consistently high standards of customer service are delivered within the security service.
The job requires extensive communication with patients, visitors and staff including the passing of routine information, e.g. giving directions, receiving instructions.
The post holder will need to respond to challenging/traumatic security incidences.
The post holder will monitor CCTV in compliance with the data protection act 1998 and UHL policy of such data.
SCOPE
The Hospital Security service provides a high profile visible security service to patients, staff and visitors, this in turn should provide a safe environment within the hospital. The security service responds to security issues as necessary.The security services maintain a high standard in customer care to all sectors of the hospital.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The main working relationships that the post holder will be required to develop are:
- Internal relationships with other security officers and administrative staff
- Internal relationships with staff using the hospital facilities including departmental managers and ward based staff
- Close Links with patients and visitors using the hospital facilities including contractors
- Close Links police and other emergency services
KEY RESULT AREAS
Provide a security presence throughout all areas of the hospital in order to deliver a polite, efficient and compassionate service to patients, visitors and staff at all times
.Arming and disarming intruder alarms. Monitor and report critical and medical alarms and alert relevant staff to emergency situations as required. Take a leading role in fire alarm procedures
.Dealing directly with individuals who disclose complex, sensitive and contentious information. The security officer will be required to be empathic (no matter what the patient is disclosing) and motivate the individual in a persuasive way to achieve a positive outcome for both the individual and the Trust.There maybe barriers to communication due to disagreement, mental state, substance misuse and language barriers. The security officers are expected to use the multiple facts relating to the situation in order to make the most appropriate judgement, where there maybe more than the one suitable option, to overcome these barriers.
Provide a first line quick and immediate response to distressed, violent and aggressive persons (including mental health patients) within the hospital, calming individuals using verbal and non verbal communication skills, where necessary physically restraining and escorting persons from site in order to maintain a safe environment within the hospital.
In some cases detaining patients against their will at the request of and under the guidance of clinical personnel where appropriate from a legal and patient safety perspective.
Responds to situations using physical effort frequently during a shift, individuals will on occasions need to exert intense physical effort e.g. restraining a violent individual. As a security officer the individual will use sudden explosive effort to ensure a quick response to situations.Security personnel frequently use intense physical effort without the use of mechanical aids. The security officer is expected to very quickly adapt to situations, the initial response to an incident may well be one of enforcement however within a very short space of time the security officer will need to decide whether enforcement or complete empathy is required e.g. physical intervention or a listening ear.
Please see the JD attached for more information on this position
Person specification
Training relevant to role, Healthcare, childcare etc
Essential criteria- Education/Courses
- Follow instructions
Experience
Essential criteria- Healthcare background
- Experience of working in a challenging environment
- Attitude to the health sector
Health & Safety
Essential criteria- Health & Safety Knowledge
- Full UK Driving License
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve.We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.